Lebanon DUI Lawyers Mason Attorneys Ohio
January 25th, 2010
http://www.rittgers.com 866-629-8639 Rittgers & Rittgers handles OVI, DWI and DUI matters. For representation, contact the firm today in Lebanon, Ohio.
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Chicago License Suspension Attorneys DUI Defense
January 24th, 2010
http://www.chicagocriminallaw.com 877-FELONY-7 There are ways to avoid a license suspension after a DUI. Contact an attorney at Norris & Callahan in Schaumburg, Oak Brook or Chicago, Illinois for representation.
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Birmingham Alabama DUI Attorney
January 23rd, 2010
Alabama Birmingham DUI Attorney, Danny Lehane, discusses why DUI cases are important. Call us today at 1-888-295-7409.
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Georgia DUI Attorney
January 21st, 2010
Retain the services of a highly-skilled Georgia dui attorney if you were pulled over for drunk driving lately. Get with a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case options. Did you know you can be arrested for DUI even if there’s no alcohol found in your system? Did you know you can be arrested for DUI only if you were found to be driving unsafely? Did you know you can be arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of only .05% if the arresting officer believes you were driving recklessly?
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January 17th, 2010
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Dui Guilt Myth — Chapter 9
December 30th, 2009
Chapter 9 DWI Lawyer Bob Keefer: DUI Guilt Myth
CHAPTER 9
“I NEED TO CHOOSE A LAWYER–WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK?”
So now you have been released. Do not wait. Now is the time to hire a lawyer who can guide you through the complex and ever changing field of DUI law. The process of preparing your case—the investigation, the motions to suppress evidence, the analysis of evidence, and more—needs to get started right away.
It is difficult to pick a lawyer, not only because there are so many out there, but also because—since you are not a lawyer yourself—you do not know what a good one looks like. What is worse is that many consumers fall prey to myths and misconceptions about lawyers and they wind up picking an attorney who is not qualified to meet their needs. Here are a few of the most common myths.
Myth #1: “All lawyers have the same experience and training.”
We already touched on this myth in chapter 1 but it is worth mentioning again. Even if a lawyer has practiced law for decades, even if he or she has a fantastic resume, even if he or she has argued cases before the Supreme Court, there is no substitute for expertise in DUI law and experience defending clients who have been arrested for DUI.
Myth #2: “If a lawyer advertises that he takes DUI cases it is because he has experience in DUI law.”
This myth is similar to the first, but it is different in an important way. You may know how important it is that the attorney has experience in DUI law, but you might assume that, because an attorney takes DUI cases, he or she has the necessary experience. As a consumer, you know that advertising is often misleading. This is no less true when it comes to advertising for lawyers.
Myth #3: “The State Bar determines whether a lawyer can advertise as a DUI lawyer.”
The reality is that there is no requirement that a lawyer must meet before the State Bar permits a lawyer to advertise as a DUI attorney. The only thing is needed is a license to practice law.
Myth #4: “All law firms will take my case to trial.”
As strange as this may seem, many law firms are not committed to taking your case as far as it needs to go reach the best outcome for you.
Myth #5: “All lawyers carry Malpractice Insurance.”
Malpractice Insurance is not required of attorneys. This means if your lawyer does not carry this coverage and he makes a mistake, you may be out of luck. It a lawyer does not carry malpractice insurance, it does not mean that he or she is confident that it will never be necessary. More likely it means that the lawyer cannot afford it.
Myth #6: “Calling a Lawyer Referral service or using internet sites that offer to find you a lawyer service is the way to find a competent lawyer.”
Lawyer Referral Services and internet sites are a nice idea, but they are far from perfect. Many do not adequately screen the attorneys they refer clients to.
Myth #7: “Lawyers who have a big ad in the Yellow Pages or a TV commercial must be successful because they can afford this advertising.”
Just because a lawyer is on TV or has a big two-page yellow page ad does not mean he or she is successful or qualified. All it means is he or she shelled out a lot of money to make people think that. TV stations and yellow page companies do not care if the lawyer is competent; all they care about is that the check clears. Is that the way you want to decide who is going to protect you and your family?
Eventually you will want to speak with a number of attorneys who might represent you. This kind of consultation is usually free. The most important thing to remember when speaking with a potential lawyer is not to be afraid to ask questions. The best and most qualified lawyers will welcome your questions and they will take it as a sign that you have done your homework. Remember that when you are interviewing an attorney, the attorney is also interviewing you to see if he or she wants to take your case. A good lawyer would rather represent a truly prepared client, a client who is committed to getting the best legal representation available.
Here are a few questions you should ask in order to make an informed choice of who will represent you.
• “How many years have you been in practice?”
This will tell you much about the attorney’s potential experience. But, also ask what they have done all those years.
• “How much experience do you have representing persons who are charged with DUI?”
You should leave the attorney’s office confident that you have spoken to someone who has real expertise and experience in DUI law.
• “Do you have real experience handling a case like mine?”
You do not want a lawyer who sees your case as a new experience that he or she would like to try. You want someone with the experience necessary to do the job for you.
• “How many cases have you taken to jury trial?”
Your case might need to go to trial in order to get the outcome you deserve and it is imperative that your attorney have trial experience if it is required.
• “Who in the office will actually be handling the case and what are their qualifications?”
Most attorneys work with a team. The lawyer that you might be speaking with might not actually be the person who does the bulk of the work.
• “Are you covered by a legal malpractice insurance policy?”
There is really no two ways about this. Your attorney should have malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance is just as much insurance for you as it is for your lawyer.
• “Have you ever been disciplined by the State Bar?”
You do not want a lawyer with a long disciplinary rap sheet and you deserve to know if your lawyer has been disciplined in the past.
• “What are all the potential legal costs, including investigators, experts and the like?”
The lawyer should be honest with you about what your case might cost. You want to be secure that the lawyer is not luring you in with promises of unrealistically low fees and costs.
•”What challenges do you see in my case?”
The lawyer should be able to explain to you what he or she sees as the challenges you face and what they could mean for the ultimate result.
• “How will you keep me informed about my case?”
You must feel comfortable with the attorney’s commitment to communicate with you. You should know if you would really be kept informed of developments in your case.
• “What will be the final outcome of my case?”
A good attorney will not promise you a specific result, because it is always impossible to be certain how a case will turn out. Any other answer is dishonest and unethical. A good attorney can only promise to do his or her best job in defending you.
When you look for a potential defense attorney, tell him or her everything that you think is relevant, and then some. Something that you dismissed as a minor detail might make all the difference in your case. Most importantly, be honest. You have nothing to fear. Except in rare cases, if you are talking to an attorney face to face, even before he or she has decided to take your case, you already enjoy attorney-client privilege. This means that nothing you say could ever be used against you. If you ever have any doubt that your communication with the attorney is “privileged,” you should simply ask.
Now you have decided on a lawyer who has offered to take your case. You have paid good money and you have entrusted the lawyer to help you. Now you need to tell your lawyer everything about your case. Everything. A common complaint among defense lawyers is that they learned a critical fact that they needed to know, not from their client, but from the prosecutor or a witness. Withholding information can only increase your chances of being convicted. But no matter what, having found an experienced attorney to represent you, you should rest assured that you are well prepared for the next phase of the process: the trial.
Bob Keefer
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Should I get an attorney for my DUI?
December 14th, 2009
I need dui help. I am 18. My BAC percent was .152. Monroe, Louisiana was where I was arrested.
Either the bail bond guy or the cop that arrested me told me there is no point in getting an attorney ’cause of my situation. But I want to know if that’s true? I really dont wanna lose my license for six months + two years probation, plus the $1000+ fine, and the classes/community service… that is ****. The fine and classes/service sure, but I dont want the license suspension or probation! Please!
Is there any hope at all? I also am charged with speeding 53 in 35 and improper lane use.
Yes, get a lawyer. Having one will do you no harm, and might possibly help you avoid the stiffest penalties for your offenses.
Having said that … most District Attorneys have a real axe to grind for minors in possession of alcohol and/or minor DWI. There are organizations (local, state and national level) that are fighting to prevent any reduction in charges for alcohol related offenses.
With a lawyer, there is a very slim chance that you will not lose your license. Without a lawyer … you have no chance at all of keeping your license on conviction.
Do I need an attorney for my DUI?
December 12th, 2009
I am 18. My BAC percent was .152. Monroe, Louisiana was where I was arrested.
Either the bail bond guy or the cop that arrested me told me there is no point in getting a dui defense attorney because of my situation. But I want to know if that’s true? I really don’t wanna lose my license for six months + two years probation, plus the 1000+ fine, and the classes/community service… that is shit. The fine and classes/service sure, but I dont want the license suspension or probation! Please!
Is there any hope at all? I also am charged with speeding 53 in 35 and improper lane use.
It’s a better idea to get a lawyer otherwise they will stick you with a bigger fine and the possibility of a license suspension of 3 years since you’re under the age of 21… $1000 is minimum fine it could go to $10,000.
Note you could do community service for the fine.
Also, the lawyer might be able to get the speeding and improper tickets dropped.
Do you need to hire an attorney if you are pleading guilty for DUI?
December 11th, 2009
My fiance got arrested last Saturday night for DUI, but I was wondering if he needed a dui attorney if he was planning on pleading guilty? Since it’s obvious that he is, since he did fail the breathalizer, but is it now necessary for me to call an attorney for him when he goes to court in the morning? Also, what is the most penalty for a first-time DUI – is there any jail time involved? I’m really worried about him since I haven’t seen him since, and we are trying to keep it from our parents so I can’t ask them for help.
Listen to Bookworm…that’s the correct answer. NEVER enter a courtroom without an attorney when it concerns a DUI charge! If you can’t afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you…and there’s a good reason for that. Even the court system knows it’s ridiculous to stand before a judge without legal representation.
Ignore the answer above me. It is incorrect. Anyone who can’t answer a question without also insulting the rest of the answers has questionable knowledge themselves.